South Africa: Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market 2025

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market Size in South Africa

The South African unwrought zinc alloys market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 3.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Production in South Africa

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of unwrought zinc alloys from South Africa soared to X tons, growing by 19% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,314% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,254% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought zinc alloys exports from South Africa, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought zinc alloys exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Zimbabwe (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+13.1% per year) and Zimbabwe (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for unwrought zinc alloys exports from South Africa, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+12.3% per year) and Namibia (+12.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unwrought zinc alloys export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 193% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of unwrought zinc alloys were imported into South Africa; waning by -16.1% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 966% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 720% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought zinc alloys to South Africa, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, unwrought zinc alloys imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Japan amounted to +106.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+38.2% per year) and China (-69.7% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought zinc alloys to South Africa, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan amounted to +98.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+46.7% per year) and China (-66.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unwrought zinc alloys import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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